Living as a Victorious Christian Woman

There's no better way to start a new week and a new month than with a planner page full of your favorite things. That's why if you peek in mine this week you'll find tons of tiny puppies. And paw prints. And bones and toys. Everywhere! I'm going to be smiling all week. I started this spread with two patterns of washi tape for my little floor boards. Then I created little clusters that alternate across each page, each with puppies, paw prints, a bone, and a flower. The sticker set I used had about 50 puppies and lots of accessories to choose from, so no two days will look alike. The large paw prints in the corners are 3D, so they stand out a little and make this week super easy to find. I don't know what this week has in store for you, or me for that matter, but I do know how simple it is to create a little place that makes you happy in the midst of it. Whether it's your planner, the kitchen table, your reading nook, or the front seat of your car, create one litt...

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.  He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.  And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.  And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. Matthew 28:5-8

And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day. Amos 8:9 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? Matthew 27:45-46 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Luke 23:44-46 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.  Mark 15:46 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light:...

I had the best month reading in March. Some of these books were ones I'd had forever, some I just picked up over the past few weeks. Some are by my favorite authors, others I'd never heard of before.  Reading is both an adventure and a comfort zone, and this collection of books made me happy beyond words. Unlike some months where I don't even share some of the books I didn't particularly like, I would recommend every single one of these 13 books. Bible study books: Renovate: Building A Life With God by Jacob Armstrong. I adore the book of Nehemiah, and this Bible study compares rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem with rebuilding the spiritual house of your own life. Such a good book! Living in Love with Jesus by Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. A study in 1 John and Esther, put together with classic art from the masters, these two lovely ladies share stories and lessons to make you think. I highlighted half the book as I noticed and understood things I'd never thought ...